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U.S.-South Africa Tensions Escalate: Trump Threatens to Cut Aid Over Land Expropriation Act

Tensions between the United States and South Africa appeared to escalate on February 3, with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pushing back against Donald Trump’s claims. South Africa’s Land Question…

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Microsoft’s Ambitious Plan: Train 1 Million South Africans in AI and Cybersecurity

Microsoft has announced plans to train 1 million people in South Africa on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity skills by 2026. This initiative, part of Microsoft’s broader efforts to empower…

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South African Central Bank Chief Criticizes Crypto Lobbying Efforts, Warns of Regulatory Capture

Lesetja Kganyago, governor of the South African Reserve Bank, criticized crypto lobbyists at the World Economic Forum in Davos for pushing countries to add Bitcoin to their reserves. South Africa…

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Brazil Pushes BRICS to Shift From US Dollar, Advocating National Currencies in Global Trade

Brazil pushes for a shift away from the U.S. dollar within the BRICS alliance, advocating for more use of national currencies in trade among member countries. As the group expands,…

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BRICS Nations Set for 4.4% Growth in 2024-2025, Outpacing G7 Economies

Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has emphasized the rising influence of BRICS nations during a recent event, noting their projected economic growth of 4.4% in 2024-2025, compared to 1.7% for…

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BRICS More Attractive Than EU, Says Serbia’s Vulin

Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister Aleksandar Vulin has championed BRICS as a compelling alternative to the European Union, emphasizing the economic bloc’s appeal for Serbia. He highlighted how BRICS does not…

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